Week 5- Approach To Constipation

Question 1

What is constipation?

Answer 1

infrequent or difficulty defecation associated with retention of faeces
within the colon and rectum

Question 2

What is obstipation?

Answer 2

Chronic form of constipation and drier faeces that becomes impacted

Question 3

What is megacolon?

Answer 3

Chronic, recurrent constipation and obstipation which leads to increased bowel diameter

Question 4

What is tenesmus?

Answer 4

Straining to defecate

Question 5

What is dyschezia?

Answer 5

Painful expelling of faeces